Warmer temperatures and extra acreage leads to “glut” of tomatoes
There’s an oversupply of tomatoes right now. “It’s an oversupply that’s almost a glut,” said Bob Spencer of West Coast Tomato, LLC, noting it’s affecting all varieties of tomatoes.
There are a few reasons why tomato volume is where it’s at right now. “There have been great yields from Mexico and there is increased acreage as well. With the increased plantings
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